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Most of that is good except for the fuse. The only reason for the fuse is because of the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_circuit which was only used during copper shortages.

The fuse makes the plug much much larger than it needs to be.

The American size, with some shrouding, would be better. Newer American plugs already have shutters and everything else you mentioned.



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